On-line Proceedings of the 2009 Atlantic White-Cedar Symposium The Ecology and Management of Atlantic White-Cedar (Chamaecyparis thyoides) Ecosystems A Symposium held on June 9, 10, and 11, 2009 at the City Hotel and Bistro in Greenville, North Carolina - USA

Pelletizing Seed of Atlantic White-Cedar

Eric Hinesley and Frank A. Blazich, NC State University; Mike Wicker, US. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Presented by Dr. Eric Hinesley

Fresh AWC seed were commercially pelletized with three coatings ranging from porous and readily soluble to dense and slowly soluble. Non-pelletized controls were also included. Seeds were germinated in Petri dishes inside a controlled-environment chamber. The experiment was carried out twice. All coatings decreased germination significantly compared to bare seed. Consequently, current seeding practices continue to use non-coated, stratified seed.

• Slide Presentation (will open in new window)
• Notes (will open in new window)